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Posted on by Richard Wheeler

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We are currently responding to a client's request to migrate to BC but first they want their GP SQL instance moved to an Azure server. Are there any special requirements to house GP on an Azure server? Can this even be done?

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DinB 3,812 on at

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RE: GP on an Azure server

GP on Azure is now considered one of the standard ways to migrate GP to Cloud. Once migrated, it works similar to GP installed on on-premise Servers.
Richard Wheeler 75,730 on at

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RE: GP on an Azure server

Beat, their Azure Cloud Provider only allows us to tell them what GP needs. They will handle the rest. How can I send you a direct message?
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Beat Bucher GP Gee... 28,021 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

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RE: GP on an Azure server

Hi Richard,

This is pretty straightforward as Derek mentioned.. no special setup is required and you could possibly even use the Azure migration tools to bring an on-prem VM to Azure, assuming it's not a too old system.

The only thing that is important and will make a big difference in the setup, is whether you're going to use Management Reporter or not.. or any kind of App that requires Windows authentication..

By default, your Azure VM out-of-the-box will be a stand-alone machine (Workgroup) and not connected to any domain.. unless you set it up with AAD and / or part of an existing domain.

There is a lot of documentation around this, but that's the only thing that requires a little more work/digging into the customer's infra.

Shoot me a DM if you want more details, I've done quite a few migrations in the past 3 years from on-prem to Azure.
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RE: GP on an Azure server

The 'supported' configuration for Dynamics GP on Azure is really no different than if you had a non-Azure environment, meaning we require VMs with a domain controller, application server and/or workstations like you'd normally have.

We also require a regular install of SQL Server to house the GP databases on, Azure SQL / SQL as a service is not supported with Dynamics GP.

Otherwise, it's pretty much the same process as you would have with installing Dynamics GP on virtual machines.

The only documentation we have in regards to Dynamics GP and Windows Azure is here, though it's probably a bit outdated: /cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/32/Microsoft-Dynamics-GP-2015-on-Windows-Azure.docx

I imagine others in the Community have other options they have used, and hopefully will share.

Thanks